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D630 DFS

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

162,749 mi
Last recorded162,749 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2006
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD630 DFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2006 162,749 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 162,749 miles

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

petrol tank straps corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2005 152,724 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 152,724 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Dec 2005 152,724 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

central exhaust silencer close to brake pipe but not fouling .

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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D630 DFS is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 117,027 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D630 DFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D630 DFS registered?

D630 DFS is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 February 1987.

Is D630 DFS safe to buy?

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